Harvest Moon Island of Happiness For Nintendo DS Goes Gold

August 13, 2008

FANS OF POPULAR SERIES DON'T HAVE
LONG TO WAIT AS THE MOST ROBUST PORTABLE HARVEST MOON EXPERIENCE EVER HEADS TO
MANUFACTURING

Natsume, a worldwide developer and
publisher of family-oriented video games, announced today that Harvest Moon:
Island of Happiness for the Nintendo DS has gone to gold master. When the title
ships on August 26th, its launch will kick off the ten-year anniversary for the
franchise. The anniversary celebration will include various retail promotions
with special collectible pre-order items, a 10th anniversary DS Lite Kit,
strategy guides and more.

"To have such a remarkable following
and support for the Harvest Moon series is wonderful, and we think fans will be
very pleased with this new handheld addition," said Hiro Maekawa, President and
CEO of Natsume. "Island of Happiness stays true to the elements of the series
that fans love, and will provide players an exciting Harvest Moon universe that
will continue to elevate the series to new heights."

Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness
brings the largest portable Harvest Moon experience ever to the Nintendo DS.
Starting off with an abandoned farm, a handful of seeds, and the determination
to start a new life, it's up to the player to develop a mysterious, abandoned
island into a bustling tropical paradise. By harvesting crops, raising animals,
and mining for precious gems, gamers will help the island grow into a vibrant
town filled with people, businesses, and eligible bachelors and bachelorettes.
Players can take on the role of a male or a female, and choose who they want to
fall in love and start a family with. Gamers can also test their farming skills
against each other and compete for prizes via the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection.

Harvest Moon: Island of Happiness
will ship on August 26th, 2008 and will retail for $29.99. Players who pre-order
the game through select retailers will receive a free chicken plush.